trade
The Trade category covers import/export trends, trade agreements, and global market movements. It explores foreign direct investment, tariff policies, logistics, and international business relations, providing insights into market access, supply chain resilience, and regulatory impacts on trade flows.
Italy buys US$396 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 13.01 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$396 million worth of goods to Italy, down 13.01 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals imports Vietnam down 11.18 percent in November, China / Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$640 million in November, down from US$720 million in October, a change of -11.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products imports Vietnam down 0.75 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$695 million in November, down from US$701 million in October, a change of -0.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 28.69 percent in November, Germany and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$508 million in November, up from US$394 million in October, a change of 28.69 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil imports Vietnam down 42.41 percent in November, Kuwait top supplier
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$391 million in November, down from US$679 million in October, a change of -42.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Belgium ships US$39.23 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 36.16 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$39.23 million worth of goods from Belgium, down from US$61.45 million in October, a change of -36.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands buys US$1.16 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 5.56 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$1,165 million worth of goods to Netherlands, down 5.56 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports Vietnam up 1.06 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$960 million in November, up from US$950 million in October, a change of 1.06 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Digital cameras exports from Vietnam down 9.48 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported digital cameras to the tune of US$792 million in November, down from US$875 million in October, a change of -9.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$180.10 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.43 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$180.10 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$175.83 million in October, a change of 2.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singapore buys US$433 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 16.39 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$433 million worth of goods to Singapore, down 16.39 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Thursday
On December 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,820 and the sell rate was VND 26,870, a change of 20 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,845 (up 0.06 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 11.87 percent in November, to the USA down 22.58 percent
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$848 million in November, down from US$962 million in October, a change of -11.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UK ships US$89.78 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.78 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$89.78 million worth of goods from UK, up from US$87.35 million in October, a change of 2.78 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel imports Vietnam, up 2.23 percent in November, China / Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,019 million in November, up from US$996 million in October, a change of 2.23 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fishery products exports from Vietnam down 14.61 percent in November, China and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$990 million in November, down from US$1,159 million in October, a change of -14.61 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany ships US$310.94 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 17.96 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$310.94 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$379.03 million in October, a change of -17.96 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$365 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 6.74 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$365 million worth of goods to France, up 6.74 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastics imports Vietnam, down 0.03 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1,003 million in November, down from US$1,003 million in October, a change of -0.03 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UK buys US$667 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 19.02 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$667 b/million worth of goods to UK, down 19.02 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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